Academic Mentor

AmeriCorps; Phoenix (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 12.000 - 17.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Education award

Training

Stipend

Living Allowance

Zusammenfassung

AmeriCorps is seeking Academic Mentors to deliver an evidence-based reading program grounded in The Science of Reading. You will work with a team supporting tutoring across Metropolitan Phoenix and Maricopa County, helping students grow literacy skills outside the classroom.

The role emphasizes youth development, teaching, and mentorship, with part-time hours and a focus on community service. Program benefits include an education award, stipend, and living allowance.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with tutoring or education programs is a plus.
• Ability to use basic computer tools for program administration.

Aufgaben

• Deliver an evidence-based reading program as part of The Science of Reading.
• Provide on-site mentoring to students across Metro Phoenix and Maricopa County.
• Support tutoring programs and engage with youth and families.

Kenntnisse

Youth Development

Computers/Technology

Teaching/Tutoring

Communications

Education

General Skills

Leadership

Team Work

Writing/Editing

Conflict Resolution

Ausbildung

High school diploma/GED

Jobbeschreibung

The Experience Matters program supports new and existing tutoring programs across Metropolitan Phoenix and Maricopa County, by providing Academic Mentors that will deliver an evidence-based reading program based upon The Science of Reading. The program was founded on evidence-based research, and encompasses the desire to provide caring and trained support to students suffering from the negative impacts of pandemic learning loss. The Science of Reading includes 5 Pillars of Reading Instruction: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension. This program has been developed to build students’ literacy outside the classroom, and highlights evidence-based curriculum used across the country. Our team is comprised of a Lead Academic Advisor (research-based), a Lead Engagement Officer (engagement and activity building), and Academic Mentors–who provide all on-site programming to students.

Member Duties

The Experience Matters program supports new and existing tutoring programs across Metropolitan Phoenix and Maricopa County, by providing Academic Mentors that will deliver an evidence-based reading program based upon The Science of Reading. The Science of Reading includes 5 Pillars of Reading Instruction: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension. This program has been developed to build students’ literacy outside the classroom, and highlights evidence-based curriculum used across the country. Our team is comprised of a Lead Academic Advisor (research-based), a Lead Engagement Officer (engagement and activity building), and Academic Mentors--who provide all on-site programming to students.

Program Benefits

Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Stipend , Living Allowance.

Terms

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas

Education , Children/Youth .

Skills

• Youth Development
• Computers/Technology
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Communications
• Education
• General Skills
• Leadership
• Team Work
• Writing/Editing
• Conflict Resolution

Summary

Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National

Program Academic Mentor

Program Start/End Date 09/01/2026 - 06/30/2027

Work Schedule

Part Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

ARIZONA Phoenix/Mesa

Accepting Applications

From 08/07/2026 To 03/30/2027

Contact

Winslow McIntyre

400 E Van Buren St

Phoenix AZ 85004

602-496-0186

[e-mail]

lodestar.asu.edu

Listing ID

126993